Healthcare Assistant €16 per hour

Be Independent Home Care Ltd; Newcastle; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A premium home care provider in the Municipal District of Cahir — Cashel is seeking Health Care Assistants with a guaranteed hours contract. Candidates should provide care, companionship, and support while working on a rotating roster. Must hold at least two QQI modules or equivalent experience. Attractive benefits include €16 per hour starting rate, a €250 joining bonus, and ongoing professional development.

Benefits

Guaranteed hours contract

€250 Joining Bonus

Free ongoing training and development

Health Insurance Discount Scheme

Carer of the Month reward scheme

Qualifications

• Applicants must be cheerful, caring, positive, and dependable.
• Must have suitable work references and permission to work.
• Own a car and have a full license.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship, personal support, meal preparation, and mobility assistance.
• Work between the hours of 8am - 9pm on a rotating roster.

Skills

Caring nature

Dependability

Fluent English

Education

Minimum of 2 QQI modules (Care Skills & Care of the Older Person)

1 year paid experience in providing care

Job description

Overview

Health Care Assistants - Guaranteed Hours Contracts - Rathcoole and Newcastle area

Only work 7 days per fortnight, but receive 60 hours of guaranteed pay! (more hours also available).

Be Independent Home Care is an established provider of premium Home Care services. At Be Independent Home Care we know the success of what we do depends on the quality and happiness of our team. Our team are at the heart of our company and it is their passion that ensures that our clients enjoy the best possible care.

All applicants must be cheerful, caring, positive and dependable individuals who really enjoy working with clients to provide a range of services such as companionship, personal support, meal preparation and mobility assistance.

Applicants must be available to work between the hours of 8am - 9pm on the basis of a rotating roster - 3 days week one (Wed, Thurs, Fri), and 4 days week two (Mon, Tues, Sat, Sun) - only working every second weekend!

Benefits

• Hourly Rate starting at €16 per hour.
• Block hours
• Guaranteed hours contract (minimum guaranteed hours of 30 per week)
• €250 Joining Bonus*
• Uncapped premium travel payment rates - over 43 cents per KM.
• Full paid induction training, uniform and PPE
• Free Protective Bad Weather Waterproof Clothing (to the value of €50).
• Fortnightly payroll
• Free ongoing training and development which we make enjoyable for all.
• Refer a Friend Scheme €150
• Full time support from a friendly and respectful Nurse Care Manager to help and support you.
• Free access to a confidential employee support, advise and counselling service and a Wellness App
• Carer of the Month reward scheme
• Health Insurance Discount Scheme
• Career Progression Opportunities

Required Education, Skills And Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 QQI modules (Care Skills & Care of the Older Person) or equivalent, or a minimum of 1 years' paid experience in providing care.
• Be a caring and dependable person.
• Have suitable work references.
• Have suitable permission to work.
• Have Fluent English.
• Have Own Car and Full License.
• €250 joining bonus paid after successfully completing 6 months employment with us.

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